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Frank Mendoza Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Gerald Harr officiating. Interment will follow at the Bayard Cemetery in Bayard.
A vigil service will be Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gering Memorial Chapel.
A memorial has been established to Frank Mendoza. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Frank was born on June 14, 1929, in Pauline, Ohio to Blas and Anita (Ornelas) Mendoza. He lived in Childress, Texas before moving to Bayard 1951. He married Alicia Garcia on Oct. 19, 1951. He and his family moved to Gering in the 1970's and Frank worked at Lockwoods for numerous years then retired.
He enjoyed fishing, barbequing, dancing and music. He loved his family and especially his grandchildren and constant companion Suzie. Frank loved life and lived to the fullest. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his children, Gloria Mendoza of Scottsbluff, Albert (Kathie) Mendoza of North Platte, Rose (Herb) Richter of Mitchell, Mary (Curt) Holmquist of Chadron, Mary Ann Mendoza of Scottsbluff, Frank Jr. (Anna) Mendoza of Minatare and Louis Mendoza of Gering; brothers and sisters, Ben (Aurelia) Mendoza of Hartford, Mich., Mary Pena of Ulysses, Kan., Blas (Nancy) Mendoza of Kearney, Charlie Mendoza of Garden City, Kan., Delia (Elias) Quintero of Vernon, Texas, Lupe Mendoza of Gering, Elvira (Sergio) Tristan of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert (Charlene) Mendoza of Gering, Molly (Ruben) Magdaleno of Phoenix, Ariz., Mary Helen (Armando) Davila of Lubbock, Texas, brother-in-law, Pedro Garcia of Scottsbluff; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Esther (Sylvester) Savala of Gering; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alicia; infant son, Jerald; sister, Angelita; brother-in-law, Leon and nephew, Leon, Jr.
Memories and Condolences
for Frank Mendoza
Michael & Lupita Martinez
May 19, 2008
To all the Familia, our deepest condolences, you are in our prayers, may God bless you. Always
Laura Gracia Hogan
May 15, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Y'all are in our prayers. God Bless.
Nancy Perales Humphrey
May 15, 2008
Molly & Ruben My sincere sympathy to you and the entire family. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Senamon Rogers
May 15, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
Alicia Maldonado
May 15, 2008
Gloria, Maryann and Rose
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank and Betty Munoz
May 15, 2008
Dear Family
Our Sincere Sympathy.
Prayers of strength and comfort.
Aunt Julia & Uncle John Diehl
May 14, 2008
May God be very close to you now as he is to your loved one. He is at peace and not suffering. Our Sincere Sympathy
Lynet and Robert Purnell
May 14, 2008
You have our sympathy for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers for the strength to get through this deep sorrow. Sister of Charlene Mendoza
Tracy Reagan (Garcia)
May 14, 2008
Frankie and Mary Ann, my prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss.
Pedro Aguallo
May 14, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Juan, Rachel Lopez,Hasette
May 14, 2008
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you MaryAnn and also with your brothers and sisters.
CECILIA BERNAL
May 14, 2008
MY DEEPEST SORROW FOR THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS,MAY YOU HOLD ON TO ALL THE SWEET MEMORIES IN YOUR HEART TILL YOU MEET AGAIN. ALWAYS CECILIA BERNAL OMAHA NEBRASKA.
Xochitl Ramos (Rodriguez)
May 13, 2008
Frankie, Louie, Mary Ann and all other family members, my total
sympathy is with each of you at
this time of loss. Mr. Mendoza is
now resting. Remember him always.
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